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Vassika interviewed for 'European Buddha' podcast

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 - 23:40
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Vassika interviewed for 'European Buddha' podcast

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 - 23:40

Vassika is part of Triratna’s Paris sangha in France. This week she is interviewed for the podcast series ‘European Buddha’, which is a project of the European Buddhist Union. 

In preparation for the EBU conference in France in April, she was asked to speak on the theme of the conference, ‘Unity in diversity in Buddhism’. Bhante’s writings show this was a feature of his thinking from his earliest days and Vassika skilfully...
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'Unity in Diversity': European Buddhist Union conference 23-24 April 2022

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 - 23:40
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'Unity in Diversity': European Buddhist Union conference 23-24 April 2022

From Triratna in the Buddhist World on Thu, 24 Mar, 2022 - 23:40

Vassika from Triratna’s Paris centre will speak at this year’s European Buddhist Union conference on ‘Unity and Diversity in European Buddhism’.

The conference will take place at the Center for Spiritual Friendship Buddhism (Reiyukai) in Nantes, France and you can attend either in person or online.

Book your place (to attend in person or online).

You can also listen to a short interview with Vassika on this topic as part...
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England and Wales: Charity Commission advice for responding to Ukraine crisis

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 - 10:38
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England and Wales: Charity Commission advice for responding to Ukraine crisis

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 - 10:38

The Charity Commission for England and Wales have published this advice for charities wishing to respond to the Ukraine crisis.

Please also see this post on offering a home to refugees and the video of a webinar on charity duties when working with refuges.
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Introducing 'The Promise of a Sacred World'

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 - 07:00

Introducing 'The Promise of a Sacred World'

From Windhorse Publications on Wed, 23 Mar, 2022 - 07:00

Dhammamegha here. Every few years we receive a manuscript that has been growing for decades within the author; a book that breaks new ground and offers a fresh and considered engagement with one of the Buddhist classics.

Bhikkhu Anālayo did this with Satipaṭṭhāna, through his translations and commentaries on the four foundations of mindfulness. Ratnaguna and Śraddhāpa did this with practice and awakening in the Pure Land Sutras in Great Faith, Great Wisdom. In 2019 we published David...
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The Great Gathering: Dancing in Pure Presence

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 22 Mar, 2022 - 10:47

The Great Gathering: Dancing in Pure Presence

From Taraloka Retreat Centre on Tue, 22 Mar, 2022 - 10:47

If you’re an Order Member or a Mitra who has asked for Ordination, come join us for the Great Gathering: Dancing in Pure Presence - led by Vajradevi, along with Maitridevi, Maitrisiddhi and Mahamani.

Spaces available for staying in the retreat centre, as well as camping! In addition to the usual programme of meditation, puja, talks and spaciousness, there will be an opportunity to take part in dance/movement workshops and singing workshops!

For more information, head to https://www.taraloka.org.uk/presence
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Offering a home to Ukrainian refugees

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 16 Mar, 2022 - 08:24

Offering a home to Ukrainian refugees

From Triratna Safeguarding on Wed, 16 Mar, 2022 - 08:24

Many of us have been very inspired by the example of the Triratna sangha in Krakow, Poland, opening their centre to refugee families from Ukraine. Last week Adhisthana and the College of Preceptors held an ‘Evening of Metta and Solidarity with our European Sangha’ in which Polish and Estonian Order members talked about their experience being so close to the conflict.

Watch the ‘Evening of Metta and Solidarity with our European Sangha’.

If we are inspired – as individual Buddhists or as...
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Safeguarding and your charity's response to the war in Ukraine

From Triratna Safeguarding on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 11:04
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Safeguarding and your charity's response to the war in Ukraine

From Triratna Safeguarding on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 11:04

UPDATE: This event was recorded and Safeguarding is mentioned at 1’ 5” in.

Watch the video.

Thursday 17th March, 2022 4:30pm UK time

Your charity may be wondering how to respond to the war in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian emergency. There are Safeguarding dimensions to this, especially if you are taking in refugees: children and adults who will be very vulnerable.

In this free webinar lawyers from Bates Wells will summarise some of the key issues you may need...
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Announcing The Complete Works Study Bundle

From Windhorse Publications on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:00

Announcing The Complete Works Study Bundle

From Windhorse Publications on Fri, 11 Mar, 2022 - 10:00

We’re excited to announce a new, money-saving way of buying volumes from The Complete Works of Sangharakshita: The Complete Works Study Bundle.

The Study Bundle is made up of six volumes that contain much of the required and recommended reading for the four-year mitra study course and for the series of ordination training retreats for mitras who have asked for ordination.

There are three variations of The Complete Works Study Bundle: hardback, paperback and eBook, costing £120, £90 and £60 respectively. All are great...
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The Jewel in the Lotus: a course on the Bodhisattva Ideal for women+

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 3 Mar, 2022 - 17:55

The Jewel in the Lotus: a course on the Bodhisattva Ideal for women+

From Portsmouth Buddhist Center on Thu, 3 Mar, 2022 - 17:55

The Jewel in the Lotus: a course on the Bodhisattva Ideal for women+
Three Sundays: April 3, May 1, June 5; 12:30-3 pm 
In person at Gateway Taiji (Zoom option also available)

The perspective of Mahayana Buddhism is based in the Bodhisattva Ideal, namely the attainment of Buddhahood for the benefit of all beings. In this 3-session Level 2 course we will hear parables from the Lotus Sutra to explore themes from the Bodhisattva Ideal including the arising of the...

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